Namibia: A Model for Community-Led Conservation Efforts

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Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment, Robert D. Hormats

2012-09-21

Robert D. Hormats serves as Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment. Frequently we can learn a lot from seeing what other nations are doing to improve... Read More

Fact Sheet on U.N. Resolution 1929, Sanctions Against Iran

U.S. Department of State

2012-09-21

Two Years After Resolution 1929: Tightening Enforcement of UN Sanctions Against Iran, September 20, 2012 In June 2010, the Security Council imposed tough new sanctions in response to Iran's continuing... Read More

Remarks from U.S. Trade Official on Services Agreement and World Trade Organization's Future

Washington, D.C.

Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Michael Punke

2012-09-21

As Prepared for Delivery before the House Committee on Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee regarding Prospects for an International Services Agreement “Chairman Brady, Ranking Member McDermott, Members of the Committee, I... Read More

Fact Sheet: Indonesia-U.S. Third Joint Commission Meeting

U.S. Department of State

2012-09-21

Presidents Obama and Yudhoyono established the U.S.-Indonesia Comprehensive Partnership to broaden and deepen cooperation between our countries, the third and fourth largest democracies in the world. Now in its third... Read More

Ambassador Kelly's Response to EU Statement on U.S. Death Penalty Case

Vienna, Austria

U.S. Representative to the Permanent Council of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, Ambassador Ian Kelly

2012-09-21

We are aware of the concern of the EU and other participating States regarding the use of the death penalty in the United States. As the United States has consistently... Read More

Ambassador Kelly's Response to Address by Georgian Deputy Minister

Vienna, Austria

U.S. Representative to the Permanent Council of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, Ambassador Ian Kelly

2012-09-21

AS DELIVERED The United States warmly welcomes you, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergi Kapanadze, to the Permanent Council. We thank you for your remarks. On August 22, the OSCE... Read More

Deputy Secretary of State Burns at Ceremony Honoring Fallen Americans in Libya

Tripoli, Libya

Deputy Secretary of State William J. Burns

2012-09-21

Mr. President, Mr. Prime Minister, distinguished guests: We gather with heavy hearts today to remember four remarkable men -- Ambassador Chris Stevens, Sean Smith, Tyrone Woods, and Glen Doherty --... Read More

Assistant Secretary Gordon on U.S. Relations with Central Europe

Washington, D.C.

Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, Philip H. Gordon

2012-09-21

AS PREPARED Thank you, Wess, for that kind introduction. Let me take this opportunity to express my appreciation to you and your CEPA colleagues for the important work that you’re... Read More

Remarks from Under Secretary Hormats on Small Businesses in China

Washington, D.C.

Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment, Robert D. Hormats

2012-09-21

AS PREPARED Thank you, Ken, for that kind introduction. It was one year ago this month that I met with Brenda Foster, Robert Roche, and your team from the Shanghai... Read More

Advancing Human Rights of LGBTI Individuals is Critical Development Goal

Geneva, Switzerland

Principle Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Populations, Refugees, and Migration, David Robinson

2012-09-21

Principle Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Populations, Refugees, and Migration David Robinson gave the keynote address at a workshop hosted by the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society in Geneva on... Read More

Remarks from Secretary Clinton and Tunisian Foreign Minister Abdessalem Before Meeting

Washington, D.C.

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Tunisian Foreign Minister Rafik Abdessalem

2012-09-21

SECRETARY CLINTON: Good morning. I am pleased to welcome the Foreign Minister from Tunisia. I’m looking forward to our meeting. We obviously have a great deal to discuss, and I want... Read More

Joint statement by Secretary Clinton, Norwegian Foreign Minister Eide, and United Kingdom Foreign Secretary Hague on Sudan and South Sudan

Washington, D.C.

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide, and United Kingdom Foreign Secretary William Hague.

2012-09-21

Following is the text of a joint statement issued by the United States, the United Kingdom, and Norway that calls upon the presidents of Sudan and South Sudan to urgently... Read More

Remarks from Secretary Clinton and Pakistani Foreign Minister Khar Before Their Meeting

Washington, D.C.

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar

2012-09-21

SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon, and let me begin by welcoming Foreign Minister Khar on her first visit to Washington as foreign minister. We’ve had the opportunity to meet in Islamabad... Read More

At UNESCO, A New Chapter for Literacy

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U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), David Killion

2012-09-20

David Killion is the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The days are long for the women of Yeumbeul, a village on the outskirts... Read More

Remarks from Secretary Clinton and Mexican Secretary Espinosa After Their Meeting

Washington, D.C.

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Mexican Secretary of Foreign Relations Patricia Espinosa

2012-09-20

SECRETARY CLINTON: Good afternoon, everyone. And it is such a pleasure for me to welcome my friend and colleague, Secretary Espinosa, along with a very distinguished delegation of officials from... Read More

Ambassador DeLaurentis at Security Council Debate on Children and Armed Conflict

New York, N.Y.

Alternate Representative of the United States for Special Political Affairs, Ambassador Jeffrey DeLaurentis

2012-09-20

Thank you, Mr. President for hosting this debate and thank you Special Representative Zerrougui, Under-Secretary General Ladsous, Executive Director Lake, and ICTJ President Tolbert for your briefings. Before I begin,... Read More

Assistant Secretary Posner and Ambassador Donahoe Discuss UPR on Bahrain

Geneva, Switzerland

Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor, and U.S. Representative to the UN Human Rights Council (UNHCR) , Ambassador Eileen Chamberlain Donahoe

2012-09-20

Ambassador Donahoe: We are really honored to have Assistant Secretary Michael Posner from the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor with us from Washington.  I think his presence here... Read More

U.S. Statement on the Trade Policy Review of the Republic of Korea

Geneva, Switzerland

Deputy U.S. Permanent Representative to the World Trade Organization (WTO), David Shark

2012-09-20

Thank you, Chair.  On behalf of the United States, I welcome this opportunity to participate in the sixth trade policy review of Korea.  I would like to welcome the large... Read More

Countries are More Peaceful and Prosperous When Women are Accorded Equal Rights and Opportunities

Geneva, Switzerland

U.S Representative to the UN Human Rights Council, Ambassador Eileen Chamberlain Donahoe

2012-09-20

The United States welcomes today’s discussion on “Empowering Women through Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.”  This is an opportunity to hear from others about what they have learned from integrating... Read More

Media Roundtable with Secretary Panetta and Ambassador Locke in China

Beijing, China

Secretary Of Defense Leon E. Panetta and U.S. Ambassador to China, Gary Locke

2012-09-20

MR. GEORGE LITTLE: Good afternoon, everyone. Thanks for joining us. The secretary will start with brief opening remarks, and then we'll go to questions. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE LEON E. PANETTA:... Read More